Vacuum belts are an essential component of most vacuums on the market.
That’s ‘cos they enable the brush bars to rotate and pick up all the dirt embedded into your carpets.
However, vacuum belts can break for a number of reasons.
Usually, Bissell vacuum belts break due to too much hair, string, or lint being caught in the brush roll. The debris makes the roller stop turning while the belt is still spinning. The resulting friction causes the belt to burn and break.
Let’s look into what you can do to prevent this from happening again!
Why Does My Bissell Vacuum Belt Keep Breaking?
There are a few reasons why your vacuum belt might keep breaking, including improper installation and excessive wear and tear. But, if your Bissell vacuum belt keeps on breaking, it is probably due to a buildup of debris in your roller.
If there is too much build-up on the brushroll, it will eventually put stress on the belt and cause it to break.
What Happens When A Bissell Vacuum Cleaner’s Belt Breaks?
A broken belt won’t cause your vacuum to malfunction.
In fact, you will still be able to vacuum hard floors even without a belt.
The only issue you will face is when needing to vacuum carpet.
That is because a belt is responsible for making the brush roller spin in order to better pick up dirt and debris on carpets.
Can A Bissell Vacuum Work Without A Belt?
Yes, a Bissell vacuum can still work without a belt.
A belt is only designed to make the brush roller spin, which it is a feature you need to properly clean up carpets.
If your home only has hard floorings fitted, then using your Bissell vacuum without a belt is perfectly feasable.
You may want to replace the belt, though, if you have carpets, as you will not be able to clean them thoroughly without a spinning brush roller.
How Do I Stop My Bissell Vacuum Belt From Breaking?
There are a few things you can do to stop your Bissell vacuum belt from breaking:
1. Clean The Brush Rollers
If your vacuum belt breaks, it could be the result of the strain put on the belt.
Such strain is typically caused by too much dirt and debris being sucked up by the vacuum at one time, resulting in lots of debris caught in the roller. This can put excessive stress on the belt and cause it to break.
As a result, your Bissell vacuum brush roller will stop spinning.
So, make sure you clean your Bissell vacuum roller regularly.
2. Avoid Setting The Vacuum Height Too Low
One way to prevent your Bissell vacuum belt from breaking is by avoiding setting the vacuum height too low on a deep carpet pile.
An extremely low height will:
- Make the brush roller work harder to spin, which, in turns, builds up heat and friction
- Make the drive shaft spin faster, causing the vacuum belt to heat up and stretch
3. Install The Right Belt
Installing the correct belt is crucial in order to prevent yet another belt from breaking.
The wrong belt, for example if too tight, can also put the motor under strain, as the brush roller has to work harder to spin.
Be sure to check the user manual and order the correct belt for your vacuum.
4. Install The Belt Properly
When installing a belt, it is crucial that you use one that has the correct tension for your vacuum.
It is also important to align the belt and the brush roller correctly.
Here is a video that shows how to replace the belt on a Bissell Powerlifter 1792:
Signs That Your Bissell Vacuum Cleaner Belt is Going Bad
If your Bissell vacuum cleaner belt is starting to go bad, you’ll likely see a number of different signs:
- The machine might start making more noise than usual
- It may not be able to pick up dirt and debris as well as it used to
- You may find that the roller brush isn’t spinning properly – which means that the vacuum can’t actually do a good job on carpet!
What Happens If You Put The Wrong Belt on Your Bissell Vacuum?
Putting the wrong belt on a vacuum can cause it to malfunction and/or break. Each belt is meant for a specific vacuum type, so make sure you contact Bissell to check which belt your vacuum needs.
How To Replace a Bissell Vacuum Belt
Follow the steps below to replace your Bissell vacuum belt:
- Access the vacuum brushroll area at the bottom of the machine
- Unscrew the bottom plate screws and remove the plate from the housing
- Remove the old belt from around both the motor shaft and brush roller.
- Install your new belt onto both of these items in reverse order–the motor shaft first, then slide it over the brushroller.
- Put everything else back into their original positions
Once reassembled, plug in your vacuum cleaner and turn it on for a test run!
Conclusion
The belt is a key component of your Bissell vacuum cleaner when it comes to using it on carpets.
To avoid your Bissell vacuum cleaner belt from breaking again, make sure you clean the vacuum roller after each use, replace the broken belt with the right one, and install the new one correctly.
